Real-time satellite command and control experience
Knowledge of satellite subsystems and ground systems
Active ts/sci security clearance required
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The candidate will oversee the entire mission lifecycle while working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration
Job Summary
This role serves as the lead technical authority for Millennium's on-orbit spacecraft throughout the entire mission lifecycle from proposal to decommissioning.
The position requires composure in high-pressure situations to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time while managing critical on-orbit assets.
Candidates must be US Citizens eligible for a Top Secret/SCI clearance and willing to work onsite at the Colorado Springs facility.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The candidate will oversee the entire mission lifecycle while working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration.
Salary
Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000; Level 3: $99,000 - $177,000; Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Real-time satellite command and control experience
Knowledge of satellite subsystems and ground systems
Active TS/SCI security clearance required
US Citizen status mandatory per export controls
100% onsite work requirement in Colorado Springs
Nice-to-have
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Deep knowledge of orbital dynamics and maneuver planning
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ scripting
Experience with iterative and agile processes
Background in designing fault detection and autonomy
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15
Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during 24/7 operations